DAZN
DAZN (pronounced “da zone”) is a multinational, sports-focused media company founded in the United Kingdom and based in the United States. The company has streaming operations in more than 200 countries, and has various sports-related telecast rights. It is owned by Access Industries.
DAZN streaming viewership surges in Germany as soccer season begins
The increase was driven by the start of the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League soccer seasons.
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DAZN looks to scale U.S. sports business through local, regional deals
The streamer has been acquiring local television rights to NBA games and other sports franchises over the past few years as it pushes its way into the U.S. market.
TEGNA brings basketball to broadcast stations in Memphis, Minneapolis
TEGNA-owned stations in Minneapolis and Memphis will offer more than a dozen NBA games on free, over-the-air TV this season.
Nexstar inks deal with DAZN to bring Indiana Pacers games to broadcast TV
The games will be simulcast on Nexstar-owned television stations and streamed free through DAZN.
Detroit Pistons announce more broadcast partners for 2026-27 season
More than a half-dozen new broadcast TV partners will offer Detroit Pistons games on their stations this season.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Gray Media, DAZN to put 15 Cavaliers games on free local TV
DAZN has reached a deal with Gray Media to put more than a dozen regular-season games from the Cleveland Cavaliers on two local TV stations.
Hub: Younger fans fueling uptick in sports TV viewership
Viewers under the age of 18 are seven times more likely to watch sports on TV now than they were a year ago, according to new data.
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Victory Plus shuts down after losing local sports rights
The shutdown ends a short-lived experiment in free ad-supported local sports streaming; many teams have signed deals with other platforms like DAZN and Prime Video.
NEW DETAILS
Nashville Predators to launch streaming service with ViewLift
The app will include locally-televised live games, on-demand replays, highlights and original programming; Viewlift is also working with Scripps to bring games to free broadcast TV.
DAZN to acquire NFL’s EverPass Media, will launch business-focused operation
The deal will support the global launch of DAZN for Business, a commercial media platform for bars, restaurants, hotels and other venues.
Gotham Sports to close, live sports from MSG, YES Network moving to DAZN
The Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks are the first two NBA teams to have their games offered by DAZN in local markets.
Sky Italia seeks damages from DAZN-TIM soccer deal
Comcast's Sky Italia has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Telecom Italia and DAZN of violating local laws there.